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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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